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Paper cut silhouettes, originating in ancient China, became a popular art form in Europe in the 18th century. German animator Lotte Reiniger pioneered silhouette animation in the 20th century, influencing films with her intricate work on fairytales still today. African American artist Kara Walker uses silhouettes to critique racial issues, depicting historical and modern inequalities. Silhouett...

Get ready for a fun autumn craft activity! Start by heading outside to collect colourful autumn leaves, then dry them at home. Once they’re ready, use the leaves to create a characterful lion-face garland! The leaves will make the lion’s mane, and you can get as creative as you like. This is a great way to celebrate the season, use your imagination, and make something amazing with nature’s help!

Find out how to participate in an exciting major art project, led by contemporary textile artist, Alice Kettle. Everyone and all ages welcome! Alice is making a monumental work with portraits by you to make a crowd of people. Your drawings could be chosen to be embroidered by Alice to make a huge multitude, to be displayed at the RWA Gallery in Bristol between May-August, 2025. WHAT YOU DO: ï O...

Vincent van Gogh once said that arranging colours in a painting is like designing jewels or costumes. He loved using bright and bold colours, and his famous sunflower paintings wouldn’t have been possible without new, vibrant paints like chrome yellow, invented in the 19th century. Van Gogh painted four sunflower still-lifes, including two you can see today: one in Munich and one in London. Eve...

"Little Cloud World" at Covent Garden, running until 1st October 2024, is a playful, immersive exhibition by the contemporary artist duo FriendsWithYou. Known for their whimsical, feel-good creations, Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III (the artists behind FriendsWithYou) aim to spread happiness and connection through art. Their signature character, Little Cloud, has travelled the world, sym...

Bubble printing is a fun and easy way to make beautiful art using bubbles! Observe the colourful effects of your choices as you try out this creative experiment, and be wowed by the results! Method: First, you need a teaspoon of washing up liquid, a teaspoon of water, and a teaspoon of acrylic paint. Mix them all together in a small bowl. Next, take a straw and blow into the mixture to make lot...

As our parks and window boxes and gardens burst into life, we can take inspiration from the colours and patterns around us to create some very enchanted little forms. This week, learn how to make your very own potting shed fairy ! When you have finished, why not make a little home for your fairy too? You will need: A wooden peg or thick lollipop stick Scraps of fabric, cut into squares Spare ri...

This week's art focus is inspired by contemporary French illustrator, Marion Barraud, who creates quirky illustrations of street scenes using simple brush strokes combined with carefully drawn pen lines. Why not try this as a whole-family activity, and see just how large your street scene can grow! You will need: Drawing paper Watercolour paints A paint brush Water pot and tissue for blotting B...

Discover how to transform discarded pieces of cardboard into fanciful, dangling acrobats, inspired by Portuguese artist-illustrator, André Da Loba!

Each year, on June 8th, we celebrate World Ocean day. On this day, people across the world come together to not only celebrate how incredible our oceans are, but also to commit to actively creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable society and a healthy blue planet. Dr Mulvenna shares fun printing activities to try at home that will bring some of the enchantment of the deep blue into your...

Claude Monet, a pioneer of the Impressionist movement, captivated the world with his ethereal 'Water Lilies' series, blending light and colour into mesmerising landscapes. Young artists, let Monet's enchanting visions inspire you to create your own printed masterpieces, capturing the essence of nature's beauty!

This project involves creating drawings of food directly onto a cotton sheet, while also mastering a technique for transferring drawings using oil pastels and greaseproof paper. As you enjoy the food, you'll be left with a charming picnic illustration!

Have you got a favourite art gallery of museum, or one you'd love to visit? Have you got an idea for a gallery or museum that doesn't yet exist? This week, we return to an old favourite and follow along as Dr Mulvenna makes a miniature gallery for women's art, with artworks no bigger than her thumb! Use recycled materials to create your own mini museum or gallery and share photos of your work: ...

Through millennia, evolution and art have gone together hand in hand, shaping many different cultures and minds. From cave paintings to symphonies, our creative expressions mirror the journey of adaptation and innovation. This week, Dr Mulvenna shares news about an exciting art competition themed around ‘evolution’. Watch the video to find out more!

Frida-esque Flower Crowns!

Playing with Lines

When Forms Come Alive

FOURTH PLINTH SCHOOLS AWARDS 2024

Blossoming Spring

Discovering with Watercolours: Emma Burleigh's Adventures

John Stezaker: Surreal Collages

Mrinalini Mukherjee: Soft Sculptures

Helga Stentzel: Household Surrealism

Tony Cragg: Recycled Creatures!

Barbara Hepworth: Finding Form.

CREATIVE ARTS SHARING - 13.12.23

Louise Nevelson: Collect and Create!

Leaf Art

Claes Oldenburg: The Everyday Made Extraordinary